patriotic
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: patriotics
Sense 1
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A postage stamp, Civil War token, etc. bearing a patriotic design.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “patriotic” mean?
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
Is “patriotic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.